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EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 2012

Along with the population and the development of the tourism industry, crime in Bali also appears to be increasing. This is a warning to all of use to be more careful. Although security is a responsibility of police officers, without the community partaking in this duty the police will not obtain maximum results in the war against evil actions.

Criminal acts occur not only because a perpetrator already has an intention arises in which motorbikes are stolen due to the negligence of a driver leaving motorcycle keys still clinging to the ignition switch. Likewise, the glass windows of parked cars are sometimes broken to take bags, money, laptops, mobile phones or other valuables left there. Therefore, we must not give an opportunity to a bad have the intention to commit a crime.

Many cases involving thieves breaking the glass windows of cars have been reported to the police, but unfortunately, until now, police have not managed to identify the perpetrators of these crimes.
So, we should be careful not to leave purses, money, mobile phones and other valuables in cars. Although your bag may not contain anything valuable, you should never leave it in your car when you park in the street, because it would be risky to your car’s windshield. A thief will break it anyway to take whatever may be inside.

Another thing that also should be avoided is staying in a villa that is away from crowded areas, without adequate security personnel. It may be a villa which has a beautiful panoramic view, and quiet and natural atmosphere, as you desire most. However, you need to thing about the security risks. Such kinds of places attract perpetrators of crimes. If you live in a place like this, at least have security personnel and CCTV installed around your home. And don’t forget also to take note of the phone number of the nearest police office, so that in an emergency you can simply call them.

Better prevent than regret. Enjoy your live.


 


 

 

 
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EDITORIAL JANUARY 2012

Since December was designated as the month to think about HIV/AIDS, local newspapers put news and features about it several times. These help to warn us that the number of people living with HIV continues to increase. According to the AIDS Commission (KPA) of Bali, through November 2011,
the number of people living with HIV/AIDS on this island reached 5,222. The real number is much more than that as we know that HIV/AIDS is like a tip of the iceberg phenomenon. Many people living
with HIV/AIDS are not yet unregistered. And lots of people who have at-risk "life styles" expose themselves to a high risk of infection.

The spread of HIV is changing now. Previously, the users who injected drugs were one of the high-risk groups. Now, many sufferers get the virus through sexual intercourse. The AIDS Commission notes that HIV/AIDS sufferers vary from members of the young generation, between 20-29 years old, to housewives and children. Since most men here don't play safe with their sex partner, once they are infected they will bring the virus home. Most children are infected at birth. The AIDS Commission found there are several core families (husband, wife and their children) infected. It's very sad.

The Commission hopes that regional governments can focus and demonstrate more serious commitments to avoiding a more massive spread of this syndrome. We should not neglect this issue, since we know it can attack everybody, even innocent people such as a child and a good housewife who has always stayed at home to take care of her family. Government should share information about HIV/AIDS more often and reach as many people as possible so the public realizes how dangerous
this disease is. If we can't stop it, at least we can slow down its spread.

Keep healthy and enjoy your life.